12/25/2025
To everyone working on Christmas Day
Thank you. Truly.
While so many of us are home with family, sharing meals, laughter, and quiet moments, you are standing watch. You are missing traditions, empty chairs at the table, and familiar comforts so that others can feel safe, cared for, and protected. That sacrifice is not small, and it is not unnoticed.
To our military members far from home, to police officers, firefighters, and EMS professionals answering calls without hesitation, you carry a weight most people never see. You step into uncertainty so others can remain at peace. You show up with courage, compassion, and professionalism on a day that asks a lot of the heart.
Please know that your service matters deeply. Your presence makes a difference, even when it feels thankless or lonely. Somewhere tonight, a family sleeps easier because you are there. Somewhere, a life is changed because you answered the call.
May you feel appreciated, supported, and remembered today. May there be moments of warmth, kindness, and hope woven into your shift. And may you return home safely, knowing you are valued far more than words can fully express.
Merry Christmas, and thank you for being there when it matters most.